
Senior Product Designer Stora. About Stora. Stora. is a self storage software platform at the forefront of a technology-led revolution in the industry. We empower self-storage operators to seamlessly manage their businesses, automate processes, and drive revenue growth. In just over 4 years, we’ve helped more than 300 operators process tens-of-millions in automated payments. Known as innovators in our space, we’re a fast-growing team focused on making self storage better for everyone.. . Why this role matters. As our Senior Product Designer, you will play a critical role in shaping Stora’s product experience, driving innovation, and setting the design vision for our platform. You’ll collaborate with cross-functional teams to create intuitive, user-centric designs that address real-world needs, elevate the user experience, and align with business objectives. Your leadership will influence not just individual features, but also the broader design strategy as we scale.. . Key responsibilities. Full-cycle design ownership. : Lead projects from discovery and problem definition through to concept testing, covering user flows, wireframes, hi-fidelity designs, and interactive prototypes.. Collaborative development. : Work closely with engineering, marketing, and cross-functional teams to understand business goals, support product development, and ensure designs meet customer needs.. Systematic design. : Apply systems thinking to design scalable solutions, as we plan for continuous updates and new products over the coming years.. User-centric approach. : Engage directly with customers to validate designs, gathering feedback to refine and improve user experiences.. Design leadership. : Set a strong example in the team by actively participating in peer feedback and design reviews, fostering a collaborative and creative culture. Mentor and guide junior designers.. . What you’ll bring. Versatility. : Comfortable working across the full design stack, from initial concepts to prototyping and testing, and wearing multiple hats as needed.. Customer focus. : A curiosity about how well designs perform in the real world, and an eagerness to speak with customers to inform and improve design decisions.. Systems thinking. : The ability to create scalable design solutions, aligning with our ambition to continually release new products and features.. Growth mindset. : Strong opinions on design and product development, and openness to feedback and continuous improvement.. Prototyping:. Proficiency in HTML and CSS for prototyping.. AI curiosity. : A genuine interest in exploring AI tools and their potential applications in design to enhance your work.. Leadership skills. : Experience mentoring designers or leading design initiatives.. . Preferred experience. 7+ years as a product designer with a proven record of designing and delivering web or mobile applications. Ideally in a startup or agile environment, where adapting to change is the norm.. . Why Join Stora?. Stora offers a collaborative environment where you’ll have room to grow and excel. We value honesty, humility, and responsibility, and encourage everyone to contribute ideas and take ownership of their role. As a part of Stora, you’ll have the opportunity to make a direct impact on our product and be a key player in a rapidly evolving industry.. . What we offer. 4 or 5-day week. : Choose between working a 4 (32 hour) or 5 (40 hour) day week.. Competitive salary. : £70,000 for 5 days or £56,000 for 4-day week.. Remote work. : Fully remote company with a preference for candidates in the UK and Europe.. Office in Belfast:. Use of our office for those who live locally.. Health & wellness. : Private health insurance for you and your family.. Retirement. : Company pension plan.. Leave. : 35 or 28 days paid annual leave, depending on your work week.. Professional growth. : Share options, Apple Laptop, WFH budget, and opportunities for in-person meetups.. . Next steps. Application:. Apply by 21 February 2025.. Notification. : You'll hear from us within 2 weeks after the deadline.. Design interview:. Remote interviews with our Head of Product, David, lasting 30–60 minutes.. Founder interview:. A 30-minute chat with Steven.. Paid trial day:. We’ll organise around your schedule a day of paid work on an independent project alongside our team. This gives us a chance to get to know each other better and see how we collaborate.